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Microsoft Xbox

Released 2001 · Discontinued 2009 · 24 million units sold

Historical significance

Microsoft's entry into hardware, bundling a hard drive and Ethernet that laid the groundwork for Xbox Live and modern online console gaming.

Best-selling games

Halo: Combat EvolvedHalo 2Fable

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Gen 6
Released
2000
Units Sold
155+ million
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CPU
Emotion Engine @ 294 MHz
Memory
32 MB RDRAM
Media
DVD-ROM
Launch Price
$299

The best-selling home console in history, doubling as an affordable DVD player and home to an unmatched library.

Grand Theft Auto: San AndreasGran Turismo 3Final Fantasy X

2000s · Discontinued 2013

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Gen 6
Released
2001
Units Sold
21.74 million
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CPU
IBM PowerPC Gekko @ 485 MHz
Memory
43 MB
Media
8 cm miniDVD optical discs
Launch Price
$199

Nintendo's first disc-based console, beloved for its compact design and library including Super Smash Bros. Melee and Metroid Prime.

Super Smash Bros. MeleeMario Kart: Double Dash!!Animal Crossing

2000s · Discontinued 2007

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Xbox 360

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Gen 7
Released
2005
Units Sold
84+ million
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CPU
IBM Xenon tri-core @ 3.2 GHz
Memory
512 MB GDDR3
Media
DVD-ROM
Launch Price
$299

Mainstreamed online multiplayer and digital storefronts through Xbox Live, defining the HD era and the achievements meta-game.

Halo 3Grand Theft Auto VCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

2000s · Discontinued 2016

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